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Russian professor Igor Bobarika announced a new unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) “Letyaga” which resembles a flying squirrel in its silhouette. The information became available on his university website. The new drone was developed at the Irkutsk National Research Technical University (INRTU), a leading research university in Eastern Siberia that ranks among the most innovative.

Experts are skeptical about the way the coronavirus is being tested to identify cases in Bangladesh. They suspect that samples are not being collected properly from the nose and mouth of potential patients. If these samples are not collected properly, it will not be possible to detect the presence of a virus in a person.

Russian President Vladimir Putin announced the scheduled vote on amendments to the Russian Constitution will run from June 25 to July 1. According to the Kremlin, the ballot will not contain separate items for each amendment; voters can only vote for the entire package at once by answering just one question: “Do you Approve of changes to the Constitution of the Russian Federation?” Yes or No?

As life gradually returns to normal in Europe, the scene in Brazil remains bleak, while fears prevail that the current protests in the United States will lead to the spread of the coronavirus epidemic. The new Coronavirus continues to spread in Latin America unabated, especially in Brazil.

There has been no activity in Abdul Khaliq’s houseboat, parked at Dal Lake in Srinagar, since the repeal of Article 370 and the special status for Indian-administered Jammu and Kashmir, on August 5, 2019. Abdul Khaliq, 70, says he used to earn between Rs 500 and Rs 1,000 on a daily basis.

Tens of thousands of Hong Kong demonstrators defied a ban on Thursday to commemorate the 31st anniversary of the Tiananmen Square Massacre, and protest the Beijing government. The protests come amid the Central Government in Beijing passing the so-called National Security Law for Hong Kong, and the Legislative Council criminalizing Hongkongers who insult the Chinese national anthem.

Russian President Vladimir Putin has declared a state of emergency after 20,000 tons of oil leaked into a river. The president has asked the relevant officials to ensure that the spill is contained to avoid further damage. The spill occurred when a fuel tanker at a power plant near the city of Siberia collapsed last Friday.

Dr. Hu Huifeng, who has been battling coronavirus for the past four months, passed away on June 2. During treatment, his liver failed to function properly, and his face and body began to turn black. He turned the page on many media outlets. The exact cause of his death has not yet been publicly announced.

The number of coronavirus infections in Malaysia has exceeded 8,000. Today, 277 new cases have been identified. Of these, 270 were found in immigration detention centers. The total number of cases has increased to 8,247, and 28 people have healed in the last 24 hours.

Coronavirus infection has been confirmed in 334 more people in Nepal. At the same time, the total number of infections across the country has reached 2,634 so far, according to the Ministry of Health and Population. An additional 290 have been cured. This is the highest daily increase yet.

Coronavirus has been newly identified in 2,423 people in Bangladesh, and 35 people have died in the last 24 hours. Thus, the total number of COVID-19 cases stood at 56,573, with 61 deaths in Bangladesh. Nasima Sultana, a senior Health Ministry official, told local news sources that the information was obtained by examining 12,794 samples in the last 24 hours.

It is a grim situation in India due to the spread of the Coronavirus. Most of the Indian states have been caught by the range of viruses. The recent tally shows more than 1.3 million cases of COVID-19 in the country. Due to the spread of the disease, migrant workers are anxious and moving to their home states from the metro cities and industrial hubs. These laborers, along with many underprivileged people, are fighting the toughest battle for survival.

At least two people have been killed and two others wounded after a bomb exploded in a mosque in Kabul, Afghanistan. The bomb was planted inside Wazir Akbar Khan Mosque. The country’s Interior Ministry spokesperson, Tariq Arian, said that the bomb targeted worshipers who had gathered for the evening prayers at 7.25 PM local time.

The Committee on Foreign Affairs of the Jogorku Kenesh— the Supreme Council, or legislature of Kyrgyzstan— refused to consider draft laws on the Eurasian Economic Union until the issue of the Kyrgyz-Kazakh border is resolved. The border has been congested for several days, and today there are more than 300 trucks at the frontier.

The Jakarta State Administrative Court (PTUN) has found President Joko Widodo, and the Minister of Communication and Informatics, guilty of “violating the principles of government” during the Internet blackout imposed during the August-September 2019 riots in Papua and West Papua.

Japan, with a population of 125 million people, lifted its state of emergency ahead of schedule. The coronavirus has, so far, killed fewer than 900 people in Japan. The low mortality rate is considered a great success. But where are the shrinking ratings of Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, and the outcry calling for his resignation?

Russian President Vladimir Putin has officially announced that the referendum on amendments to the Federal Constitution would be held next month, July 1. The constitutional amendments are designed to change Russia’s power structure by strengthening the parliament and the government with respect to the presidency.

Russian President Vladimir Putin signed the Nuclear Weapons decree on June 2. The decree titled “On The Basis Of The State Policy Of The Russian Federation In The Field of Nuclear Deterrence” is a document regulating the conditions under which Russia has the right to launch a nuclear strike against an aggressor (or a pack of aggressors). The main goal is to legalize the use of nuclear weapons in limited local conflicts.

Following the brutal murder George Floyd, a 44 year-old African American, by a policeman who knelt on his neck, many demonstrations have since ensued globally in protest against the beastly act. The protests are not only confined to the United States, but have since spread to various parts of the world.

Protests against the death of George Floyd have received international support, with many countries joining in as demonstrations continue across US cities. In London and Berlin, thousands protested outside the US embassies. The demonstrations began with the protestors taking a knee for nine minutes.

The central government says that India is ranked seventh in the world in terms of the number of coronavirus cases. According to Lav Agarwal, Joint Secretary of the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, “India is one of the countries where fewer deaths have been reported due to COVID-19 due to timely screening and timely treatment.”

Prime Minister Narendra Modi reviewed preparations for Cyclone Nisarga, which has formed in the Arabian Sea. Nisarga will take the form of a Cyclone on Tuesday evening, and a Super Cyclone at night. According to the Indian Meteorological Department, the depression in the Arabian Sea has turned into a deep depression, which will hit the coast between Daman and Gujarat on Wednesday afternoon.

Another 288 people were confirmed to be infected with coronavirus in Nepal on Tuesday. According to Ministry of Health and Population spokesperson Dr. Vikas Devkota, the total number of infected people in Nepal has reached 2,099. Among those confirmed infected on Tuesday are four health workers working in Kathmandu. Eight of the infected have died.

Consultations on the settlement of the situation in the Donbas area should begin with the participation of Ukraine, the US and the UK according to the Ukrainian Deputy Prime Minister Olexii Reznikov. On March 4 the Ukrainian Parliament approved the country’s new Cabinet of Ministers. Due to his appointment as Vice Prime Minister of Ukraine – Minister for Reintegration of the Temporarily Occupied Territories, Reznikov has ceased his partnership in Asters law firm.

In the last 24 hours, 2,361 people have been infected in Bangladesh with COVID-19. With this, the number of deaths due to COVID-19 in Bangladesh stood at 72 people. The total number of infected is 49,534. Nasima Sultana, director-general of the health department, reported that the information was obtained by examining 11,439 samples in the last 24 hours.

Top health experts in India have issued a joint statement sharply criticizing the government of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and its policy in tackling the coronavirus. At least three medical professional associations have said in a statement that the lockdown in India is “draconian,” and that “community transmission” has already begun in earnest in India.

George Floyd was a man who died on May 25, after Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin knelt on Floyd’s neck for over seven minutes while other officers helped restrain Floyd. The death of Floyd brought back memories of the 2014 death of Eric Garner. Since then, violent protests erupted across US.

Coronavirus continues to be a global pandemic. Currently, there are over 6.2 million cases and over 370,000 deaths around the world. At this time, according to the released data by the Russian government over 400,000 people are infected with COVID-19. Russia approved a new drug to treat coronavirus.

An attack on a minibus that carried the employees of a local TV station in Afghanistan’s capital, Kabul, left a journalist and another employee dead. The authorities said the victims, who were employees of Khurshid TV, were traveling in the minibus when an improvised explosive device attached to the vehicle exploded.

Last month President Trump announced that he would be freezing funding to the World Health Organization (WHO) due to their misinformation and pro-China bias concerning the recent coronavirus pandemic. When the virus initially appeared in Wuhan WHO praised China’s handling of the situation and commended China’s “transparency” even as it was becoming evident that China had silenced whistleblowers and journalists.

Russian experts suggested that the Russian Interior Ministry create a digital profile of a foreigner entering Russia as well as foreign nationals who are already working in Russia. It will be a special app that all foreigners will have to install on their electronic devices. Russian law enforcement will monitor all the person’s whereabouts and communication.

On May 16, Bangladesh and India were hit by a massive cyclone that remained till May 21 and caused vast destruction. At least 95 people have been killed, while the death toll is predicted to rise as help reaches villages that are still cut off due to the floodwater. Many coastal villages were severely damaged. Power lines were torn down, and flooding ruined vast areas of land.

At least 14 military personnel have been killed, and several others injured in Paktia province in Afghanistan. The country’s defense ministry said that the Taliban fighters attacked an army checkpoint in Paktia’s Dand-e-Patan, in the eastern part of the country, which borders Pakistan.

Amid the coronavirus epidemic, China has advanced in Ladakh, on India’s northern border, sparking tensions between the two countries. This has led to additional troops being deployed by both sides. In the last few days, the two countries’ armies have been engaged in direct clashes at various places along the Line of Control (LoC) between the two countries.